World's First Fine-Art Piece Inscribed on
Bitcoin Setting a New Standard for Archiving Physical
Art on the Blockchain; Mint Set for July 18,
2024
MIAMI, July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned
artist Brendan Murphy is once
again revolutionizing the art and cryptocurrency
worlds with the launch of his latest Spaceman Bitcoin
Ordinal project, "Frozen With Desire" (FWD). This first of its kind
initiative merges the opulence of fine art with the cutting-edge
technology of Bitcoin Ordinals, creating an
unprecedented experience for collectors and enthusiasts. FWD
represents the first fine-art piece to be inscribed and archived on
Bitcoin by a living artist. Mint on July 18, 2024 at 11am
ET on Magic Eden.
Building on the success of his record-breaking "Boonji Project"
launched in 2021 during the Ethereum NFT phenomenon,
Murphy continues to innovate at the intersection of digital art and
blockchain technology. The new FWD Bitcoin Ordinal
collection features 3,100 unique Bitcoin Spacemen
based on Murphy's iconic character and inspired by his "Frozen With
Desire" sculpture, one of the most valuable fine-art pieces on the
planet. Murphy's iconic "Frozen With Desire" sculpture, standing
four feet tall, features 6,200 responsibly-sourced diamonds
totaling 517 carats, setting a global record for the most diamonds
on a single object.
For each spaceman minted, holders can claim 1-of-3,100 3D FWD
Bitcoin Ordinals developed by meticulously scanning
the IRL sculpture, marking one of the first instances that physical
art has been archived on Bitcoin. By owning the 3D FWD
sculpture, collectors will be able to redeem their Ordinal for a
physical piece of fine artwork from Brendan
Murphy at one of his global gallery locations.
FWD utilizes blockchain and Bitcoin in a way that
has never been done. Unlike Ethereum, where NFTs are
linked to IPFS, Bitcoin inscriptions ensure complete
on-chain preservation.
"With 'Frozen With Desire,' we are pushing the
boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of art,
technology, and blockchain. By leveraging the power of
Bitcoin Ordinals, we are not only preserving the
digital essence of this masterpiece but also creating a new
paradigm for art ownership and interaction," said Brendan Murphy. "Any chance I get to share my
work with a broader audience, especially the collector ecosystem
that lives in Web3, I'm all in!"
How the FWD Launch Works:
- Mint a Unique Spacemen Bitcoin
Ordinal: The collection includes 3,100 unique
Bitcoin Spacemen based on Murphy's Boonji character
and inspired by his "Frozen With Desire" sculpture. Mint HERE.
- Claim the 3D Inscription: Each spaceman minted
allows holders to claim one of 3,100 3D ordinals, facilitated
through Ordia. The digital version was created by scanning the
physical sculpture and reworked by three digital artists to match
the original diamonds' exact specifications.
- Physical Art Pick-Ups: Holders of the 3D FWD
inscription can verify ownership with a gallery associate and claim
exclusive pieces from Brendan Murphy
at fine-art galleries across the globe.
- Participate in the Future of FWD: Holders of the
FWD 3D ordinal will also receive first access to Ordia - a new
application enabling utilities for Bitcoin
communities. Through ORDIA, holders can vote on the future of the
IRL FWD sculpture using their Bitcoin wallet that
holds the 3D inscription.
Physical redemptions will begin towards the end of the summer.
Holders of the FWD Ordinal can visit one of 13 gallery locations
worldwide to pick up art drops free of charge. Verified holders can
schedule appointments with galleries to collect signed and numbered
prints, sculptures, and paintings, with some randomly selected
holders eligible for a sculpture.
Mint Date and Pricing:
The mint date is set for
July 18 at 11am ET on MAGIC EDEN for 0.00144 in
BTC.
For more information, visit the FWD website, watch this video,
follow on X, or join Discord.
About Brendan
Murphy:
Brendan Murphy
is a widely known contemporary artist whose work is represented in
over 600 private collections. His works' universal appeal pushes
the walls of creativity beyond the confines of the canvas exploring
sculptural works, conceptual pieces, a wide range of rare
materials, and producing his art with non-traditional methods.
Famous collectors include Serena
Williams, Novak Djokovic,
Larry Page, Warren Buffett, Ryan
Gosling, and Grant Cardone,
among others. Brendan currently works from his studio in
Miami, Florida and has gallery
representation in the USA,
Canada, Germany, Colombia, England, and Monaco. For more information, visit
brendanmurphyart.com or follow on Instagram
@brendanmurphyart.
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